What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - ANSWER-
Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - ANSWER-Within
1 hour of incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical treatment sent
to the engineering section of department of public safety - ANSWER-Immediately
After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what - ANSWER-American society of mechanical engineering
(ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - ANSWER-Wire ropes,
bearings, gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and
moving equipment - ANSWER-Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety
glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
,What equipment requires hoisting license - ANSWER-Height of lift exceed 10' or
weight of load exceed 500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4 cubic
yard
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating
equipment - ANSWER-125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - ANSWER-Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for
one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - ANSWER-Approach any vehicle
to the side slow and square
How should you carry a load - ANSWER-Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - ANSWER-Hand dig within 18" of
marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - ANSWER-Raise
the bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping
motion - ANSWER-Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front
bucket
,What are dip stick extensions used for - ANSWER-They are extensions attached to
the dipper stick to give backhoe additional digging depth
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - ANSWER-5
mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - ANSWER-Bends in the middle
What is dig safe - ANSWER-It's the law
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed -
ANSWER-Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment - ANSWER-Valid
signed hoisting license and drivers license
What is considered a cushion of saftey - ANSWER-The area inside the swing of
your machine
How many lbs is 1 ton - ANSWER-2,000 lbs
Name some requirements for securing an excavation - ANSWER-Make it safe for
public, cover open holes at night, fill in or secure area with fence, secure
equipment
When is it permissible to allow equipment to straddle an open trench - ANSWER-
Never
, What is meant by coupling the brakes - ANSWER-Locking the 2 break pedals
together
When May chains be used in hoisting - ANSWER-Never
When can chain slings be used - ANSWER-As long as they are in accordance with
osha requirements
What is the best way to load a truck - ANSWER-From the side not the rear load
front to back
What are the rules regular ding exhaust saftey - ANSWER-Work area must be
properly ventalated
What color paint is used to pre mark trench - ANSWER-White
When do you need a gas test - ANSWER-Anytime you smell gas or think you hit a
gas line
When driving a four wheel backhoe up a steep hill what should be done -
ANSWER-Fill front bucket with dirt
Where is the operators manual found - ANSWER-In the machine
What is the average hydraulic pressure of a lul - ANSWER-1,800 lbs psi to 2,400
lbs psi
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